It shows the domino effect of one casino.

While Windsor has generally done well, it took a real hit when the 9/11 attacks occurred. In the weeks that followed, it often took hours to cross the border instead of the usual 15-20 minutes. Americans stayed home. The cost of gasoline has also hurt Windsor, but that's more cyclical.

The attacks gave Detroit's 3 casinos a financial boost. Of course, the general state of Michigan's economy has cut deeply into the local profits on both sides of the river.